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Sebastian Vettel spent some of his first moments as a four-time world champion in the Formula One stewards' office after Sunday's Indian Grand Prix.

After wrapping up his 2013 title campaign in style with a third consecutive win at the Buddh International Circuit, Vettel let his emotion spill over with a series of perfect donuts on the front straight.

"[Engineer] Rocky [Guillaume Rocquelin] called for the usual procedure, but I said 'not this time'," Vettel said, after stopping the car on the grid and throwing his gloves into the grandstand.

The Red Bull driver, however, broke a fundamental rule about taking his car straight to victory lane -- a crucial procedure to prevent interference with the car and strict compliance with the rules. Indeed, FIA officials were quickly on the scene of the abandoned RB9, and Vettel and team manager Jonathan Wheatley were summarily called up by the stewards.

Red Bull consultant Dr. Helmut Marko, however, said he could not understand the officials' strict adherence to the rules in such a universally enjoyed moment of emotion and celebration, calling the FIA's reaction "unbelievable" and "strange."

German commentator Marc Surer said, "The FIA could penalize him, but I hope they turn a blind eye, because this was not just any race but the title decider. On the other hand, the FIA constantly surprises me with the penalties they issue."

Vettel was later reprimanded and the team fined $34,500 (25,000 euros) for the post-race donuts.

I'll stand up with Vettel for the donuts in his meeting with the stewards. Glad I'm not the only 1 in trouble for them this year! Lol #F1